Total bankruptcy filings during calendar year 2018 decreased 2% from 2017, according to the American Bankruptcy Institute from data provided by Epiq Systems.
ABI: Healthcare Bankruptcies Provide Unique Challenges for Government
December 14, 2018
Due to risks surrounding the vulnerability of patients, healthcare bankruptcies present government agencies with a unique set of challenges and responsibilities, according to a December ABI Journal article.
November Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increase 50% Y/Y
December 6, 2018
According to data provided by Epiq Systems, commercial chapter 11 filings increased 50% in November 2018 over November of last year, though total bankruptcy filings experienced a 2% decrease year over year.
ABI Applauds Legislation to Reform Small Business Bankruptcy
December 3, 2018
Robert J. Keach, co-chair of ABI’s Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11, praised the introduction of bipartisan legislation to provide a viable option for small businesses looking to reorganize under the Bankruptcy Code.
ABI: October Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increase 75% Y/Y
November 6, 2018
Commercial chapter 11 filings increased 75% in October 2018 over October of last year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems on behalf of the American Bankruptcy Institute.
June Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Decrease 49% Y/Y
July 6, 2018
The American Bankruptcy Institute reported a total of 306 commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcies for the month of June 2018, a 49% decrease from the 601 commercial Chapter 11 filings in June 2017.
ABI: May Commercial Bankruptcies Decrease 23% Y/Y
June 8, 2018
Total U.S. commercial bankruptcy filings decreased 23% in May 2018 compared to May of last year, according to data provided by Epiq Systems to the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Gavin Elected President of ABI
April 25, 2018
Ted Gavin of Gavin/Solmonese was elected president of the American Bankruptcy Institute, succeeding retired Judge Eugene R. Wedofff, at the organization’s annual spring meeting.
ABI: Q1/18 Commercial Chapter 11 Filings Increase 22% Year/Year
April 6, 2018
The American Bankruptcy Institute reported total commercial Chapter 11 filings increased 22% from 1,280 in Q1/17 to 1,562 during the first three months of 2018.
